Lexx - 04x18 - The Game

Lexx

Lexx is a science fantasy TV series that follows the adventures of a group of mismatched individuals aboard the Lexx, "the most powerful destructive force in the two universes" from which the show takes its name. The Lexx is a living spacecraft that resembles a dragonfly. It is capable of destroying planets with ease, and eats the debris as fuel. The series is a Canadian/German co-production, with some additional funding from Britain's Channel Five. Not originally produced for a U.S. network, the series features more sexual innuendo and, particularly in earlier episodes, nudity than U.S. audiences are generally accustomed to seeing in non-premium programming. The Sci Fi Channel (U.S.) purchased the series from Salter Street Films and began airing versions of Season 2 episodes for U.S. audiences in January 2000.

A grippingly executed chess game derived from The Seventh Seal. With the experience of a partially played chess game against Prince in "Bad Carrot", Kai plays for his soul, against the lives of Stan and Xev. He is confident of winning and enters the game willingly, much to Stan and Xev's objection. He plays a game of deception, and bets he can make Prince overconfident. The chess characters are all from Lexx episodes. The icy landscape scenery changes with the mood. Kai wins, but gains nothing.